{"product_id":"alocasia-hilo-beauty","title":"Alocasia Hilo Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaladium\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hilo Beauty’ — commonly sold as Alocasia Hilo Beauty — is a striking tropical foliage plant whose large, arrow-shaped leaves are splashed and speckled in a dramatic mosaic of deep green and creamy white, creating a pattern that evokes a painter’s canvas rather than anything found in nature. Bold, graphic, and genuinely eye-catching, Hilo Beauty brings a high-contrast tropical energy to any interior display. Note: despite its common name, this plant is botanically a Caladium, not a true Alocasia — a distinction worth noting for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal for maintaining the vivid white speckling and deep green contrast. Tolerates medium light but patterning may soften. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. More moisture-tolerant than true Alocasias — allow only the top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter if the plant goes dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives at 60–80% humidity. A humidifier is strongly recommended — low humidity causes leaf edge browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C). Sensitive to cold — avoid temperatures below 60°F and protect from drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining potting mix with perlite and a touch of peat or coco coir for moisture retention without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e May go dormant in winter, dropping leaves — this is normal. Keep the tuber warm and slightly moist and it will re-emerge in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to pets and humans if ingested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leaf and Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535585886379,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5617\/6299\/files\/IMG-4682.heic?v=1785461018","url":"https:\/\/leafandreefplants.com\/products\/alocasia-hilo-beauty","provider":"Leaf and Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}